Non-working truss rod
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Dear gentlemenI have a Fender Tele custom shop maple neck on my bench. The truss rod is hardly doing anything. It is not loose. As you can see on the picture the neck has a crack along the middle. I…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Casey Smith Apr 24, 2023.

Rice glue
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Does anybody know anything about rice glue and how it works for woodwork or other guitar related glueing? Continue

Tags: Glue

Started this discussion. Last reply by charley erck Mar 4, 2023.

Mirror Shine on Black Gibson LP Custom
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A friend asked me to clean up the top of his old black Les Paul. The lacquer on the "elbow area" was worn and dirty. Washing did not help. I have used finish restorer and polish for cars with great…Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Bob Steinarsson Apr 30, 2022.

Stewmac's Z-file. Original, safe or centered?
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I'm in for a new fret file, and I find the idea with Stewmac's Z-file fine. Do you agree? If so: Which of them?Continue

Started this discussion. Last reply by Victor Croll Mar 6, 2022.